The Banks Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyWarrenton, Virginia · EIN 65-0308530 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$152K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
78% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iwmf | Sarasota, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| The First Tee | Miami Lakes, FL | General support | $10,000 |
| Workshop for Warriors | San Diego, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Kabul Small Animal Rescue | Oliver Springs, TN | General support | $8,000 |
| Pachamama Alliance | San Francisco, CA | General support | $8,000 |
| Dogs Inc | Palmetto, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| Earthjustice Gift Processing Center | Washington, DC | General support | $5,000 |
| Fisher House Foundation Inc | Rockville, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Hagerstown, VA | General support | $5,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | Hagerstown, MD | General support | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Ft Lauderdale, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| The Association for Frontal Temporal Degeneration | King of Prussia, PA | General support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $5,000 |
| United Way of Summit County | Akron, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Best Friends Animal Sanctuary | Kanab, UT | General support | $4,000 |
| Alzheimers Association | Washington, DC | General support | $3,000 |
| Brrh Foundation | Boca Raton, FL | General support | $3,000 |
| Speaking of Horses Inc | Barboursville, VA | General support | $3,000 |
| A Forever Home Rescue Foundation | Chantilly, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General support | $2,000 |
| Amigos of Costa Rica for Animal Love Rescue Center | West Chester, PA | General support | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Circle a Home for Horses | Virginia Beach, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| Diabetes Research Institute Foundation | Hollywood, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Equine Assisted Therapies of South Florida | Coconut Creek, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Fauquier Jewish Congregation | Warrenton, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| I Support the Girls | Wheaton, MD | General support | $2,000 |
| Mercy Chefs | Portsmouth, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Miami, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | West Palm Beach, FL | General support | $2,000 |
| Sprout Center | Aldie, VA | General support | $2,000 |
| The Breasties | Metuchen, NJ | General support | $2,000 |
| Women's Earth & Climate Action Network | Mill Valley, CA | General support | $2,000 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Topeka, KS | General support | $1,500 |
| All Seated in a Barn | Bakersfield, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| American Brain Tumor Association | Chicago, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| American Humane Association | Washington, DC | General support | $1,000 |
| Blue Ridge Wildlife Center | Boyce, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Danny & Ron's Rescue | Camden, SC | General support | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Hagerstown, MD | General support | $1,000 |
| Educate for Peace Foundation | Virginia Beach, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| He She Ze & We | Richmond, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| Heifer International | Little Rock, AR | General support | $1,000 |
| Isles Inc Resource Development Dept | Trenton, NJ | General support | $1,000 |
| Jewish Community of Sedona & Verde Valley | Sedona, AZ | General support | $1,000 |
| Martha Lloyd Community Services | Troy, PA | General support | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University Alumni Relations & Development | Evanston, IL | General support | $1,000 |
| Pasadena Humane | Pasadena, CA | General support | $1,000 |
| Summit Dog Inc | Herndon, VA | General support | $1,000 |
| To Write Love on Her Arms | Melbourne, FL | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $151,500 | 50 |
| 2024 | $162,500 | 51 |
| 2023 | $158,500 | 50 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640499349100604
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-0308530
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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